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Visiting a Strawberry Farm in Mahabaleshwar

April 23, 2022 Pooja Mandal Comments 0 Comment

One of the most visited hill stations in Maharashtra is Mahabaleshwar. And the majority of the tourists visit this place for its famous strawberries. So, why exactly strawberries? It’s the climate. The cool and dry temperature here in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani is perfectly suitable for strawberry farms. These strawberries are further used to make many products such as jams, preserves, wines, and candies of various sorts. Best Time to Visit Mahabaleshwar Summers are usually a great time to visit any…

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My not-so-good Paragliding in Kamshet, Maharashtra

March 5, 2022 Pooja Mandal Comments 0 Comment

Paragliding has been one of the most thrilling sports activities that I have on my bucket list. I am lucky to say that this was my second time paragliding. But I am afraid it felt like the last time I would fly. But first, what exactly is paragliding? I will not bore you with the definition of language like I did last time. It is simply flying (or I should actually say gliding) after jumping off a high cliff. Thrilling and…

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How to Travel without Traveling

July 17, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 0 Comment

Pandemic is not the only time that I have felt the need to find ways to travel without traveling. Since I have always been in a day job, it is not possible for me to travel full time or visit a destination whenever I feel like it. So, what to do to feed this hunger for travel? Here are some of my ways, which you might already know about and have already done so unknowingly. But if not, then give…

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List of Haunted Places in Chennai

July 4, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 0 Comment

1. Blue Cross Road The Blue Cross Road of Chennai’s Basant Nagar is considered to be the most haunted road in Chennai. The reason why this place is considered haunted is the suicides happening here. After the suicide, the soul of the deceased disturbs the passers-by on this road. Due to the dense trees and vines here, this place looks very scary even during the day. Here passers-by have seen a creature in white clothes roaming in this place. 2….

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Bakkhali Beach – A Lesser-Known Beach of West Bengal

June 16, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 0 Comment

I used to visit West Bengal only during my vacations twice every year, which mostly (actually only) included visiting my relatives. But this time due to the pandemic, since I am staying in my hometown, I decided to explore a few places nearby. West Bengal is a coastal state in India, so there are bound to be many beaches to explore here. Digha being the most popular among the list of beaches in West Bengal, there are many less known…

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Best Foods and Dishes to Try in each State of India

April 10, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 1 comment

Let me get a few things straight with you before I dive into listing all the mouthwatering dishes. I have not yet been to all the states in India myself. But thanks to my father’s occupation and mine, I have had a taste of most of them. Be it my mother preparing it at home from memory while she was there or my friends introducing new foods to me. I have been lucky enough to have had such a vast…

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Dubai itinerary: How to Spend a Week in Dubai

April 3, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 2 comments

Dubai is a land for everyone! Whether you’re traveling for an outdoorsy thrill, theme park fun, inspiring culture, or fantastic shopping or entertainment options, Dubai has it all and beyond. So, if you’re planning to spend a whole week in Dubai, the best thing is that you’ll have a reasonable amount of time to make the most of what this wonderful Arabian city has to offer. But if you don’t know what to include in your travel program, come take…

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Things to do in Dharamshala

March 20, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 6 comments

Himachal Pradesh in India has 2 capital cities – Shimla and Dharamshala. Shimla is the summer capital city and Dharamshala is the winter capital city. So, both cities are popular enough to receive a lot of tourists each year. Dharamshala has a lot many things to offer. It is the perfect place to have various experiences all at one destination. Go for a Trek I am sure, those who have thought about trekking in Himachal Pradesh have heard of the Triund trek…

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Karthani Valley Trek – Another First Experience

March 13, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 10 comments

In India, many states are known for their trekking trails. The most famous ones are Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and Sikkim. They all offer breathtakingly gorgeous views. I went on my first ever hike to Karthani Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Many of you might have not heard of it but I am pretty sure you know about Triund trek. This valley comes on your way to Triund hill. Since it was my first time on a trek and was…

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Shimla – Visiting the Capital City of Himachal Pradesh

March 6, 2021 Pooja Mandal Comments 10 comments

Just to clarify and not cause any confusion, Shimla is the summer capital of Himachal Pradesh. India has 2 states that have 2 capitals, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh. The winter capital of Himachal Pradesh is Dharamshala. About Shimla Shimla is among one of the most stunning hill stations in India. Any visit to Himachal Pradesh is incomplete without visiting this city. Being the capital city, it attracts a hell lot of tourists. It is so damn popular. Shimla got its…

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